LAWYER PROFILE

Hanno Wollmann

Europe 2026

Schoenherr

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

Austria

19 years ranked

About

Provided by Schoenherr

Europe

Practice Areas

competition, eu & foreign trade

Career

Hanno Wollmann has been a partner of Schoenherr since 1998 and established the firm's competition, eu & foreign trade practice following Austria's accession to the European Union. Hanno’s practice focuses on European and Austrian competition law, where he represents and advises clients in a wide range of industries, including energy, environment, insurance, banking and finance, media, transport, building materials, health services and consumer goods. He is engaged in all types of public and private litigation as well as out of court advice and merger control work. He is a Honorary Professor at the Department of European, International and Comparative Law of the University of Vienna.

Publications

Member of the Advisory Board of Wirtschaft und Wettbewerb; co-editor of ecolex; author of numerous books/articles on Austrian and European Competition Law, EC Law, Sector Deregulation (Telecom, Energy) and distribution matters

Personal

King's College (MA in Economics for Competition Law 2013)

University of Exeter (LL.M. 1992)

Vienna University of Economics (Mag. rer. soc. oec. 1991)

University of Vienna (Dr. iur. 1991)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Austria

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

The standout individual in the Austrian competition law market, Hanno Wollmann particularly impresses for his involvement in a number of high-profile cartel investigations and follow-on damages actions. In addition, he represents clients in market investigations and merger clearance filings, including those requiring a Phase II investigation or involving gun-jumping allegations. He has further experience in sector inquiries.

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Strengths

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He was very impressive. He had a very firm handle on the economic side and was superb.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
His industry knowledge is spectacular. He has a lot of experience in each area he is advising on.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
If we have complex hurdles, he makes it seamless with the rest of the project. It is a really reliable relationship.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Hanno Wollmann is outstanding. He is calm and precise and can really help to find solutions in discussions with clients.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide